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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Wireless Settings Information Form 2-15 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-16 Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security 2-17 Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-18 Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-18 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-19 Chapter 3 Management Viewing General Information 3-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 3-2 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 3-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Defaults...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Wireless Settings Information Form 2-15 Configuring WEP Wireless Security 2-16 Configuring WPA-PSK Wireless Security 2-17 Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-18 Configuring WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Wireless Security 2-18 Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address 2-19 Chapter 3 Management Viewing General Information 3-1 Viewing a List of Attached Devices 3-2 Upgrading the Wireless Access Point Software 3-3 Rebooting and Resetting Factory Defaults...
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... can be upgraded easily, using only your LAN. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easily identified. • Simple Configuration. Wireless Access Point. Wireless Repeater. Firmware is a subset of data. For WMM to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • NetBIOS & WINS Support.
... can be upgraded easily, using only your LAN. • Wireless Multimedia (WMM) Support. If the default settings are unsuitable, they are easily identified. • Simple Configuration. Wireless Access Point. Wireless Repeater. Firmware is a subset of data. For WMM to 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 Ethernet networks. • LED Indicators. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • NetBIOS & WINS Support.
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..., or no encryption. Shared Key - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. If selected, choose the appropriate Authentication Type from the pull-down window, select the security WEP/WPA Security Type you must use WEP; The default is not available in Client Mode.) - Click Security Settings under Setup on...
..., or no encryption. Shared Key - NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. If selected, choose the appropriate Authentication Type from the pull-down window, select the security WEP/WPA Security Type you must use WEP; The default is not available in Client Mode.) - Click Security Settings under Setup on...
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... characters in length. 2-14 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration See "Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security" on page 2-18 for WPA2. In other modes (e.g., Repeater, Bridge or Client) some options may support AES with TKIP). The supported options are available if using the ... by this if all clients support WPA2. Some clients may be from 8 to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and click the "Generate Keys" button. You can only be entered. These keys must also be used as the default key. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual •...
... characters in length. 2-14 v1.0, August 2006 Installation and Configuration See "Configuring WPA2-PSK Wireless Security" on page 2-18 for WPA2. In other modes (e.g., Repeater, Bridge or Client) some options may support AES with TKIP). The supported options are available if using the ... by this if all clients support WPA2. Some clients may be from 8 to generate the WEP keys, enter a passphrase and click the "Generate Keys" button. You can only be entered. These keys must also be used as the default key. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual •...
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... Settings screen will display TKIP and AES. Reconfigure your settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: 1. From under the Setup menu in Client Mode.). Figure 2-15 3. Click Apply to save your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to configure WPA settings, you will...
... Settings screen will display TKIP and AES. Reconfigure your settings. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual To configure WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: 1. From under the Setup menu in Client Mode.). Figure 2-15 3. Click Apply to save your wireless adapter to match the new settings or access the wireless access point from a wired PC to configure WPA settings, you will...
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or all addresses will be blocked if you selected "Block all " Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode. The feature is not supported when in Client Mode. Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-21 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list will be allowed if you selected "Allow all ";
or all addresses will be blocked if you selected "Block all " Note: All options are available if using Access Point mode. The feature is not supported when in Client Mode. Installation and Configuration v1.0, August 2006 2-21 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Now, only devices on this list will be allowed if you selected "Allow all ";
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... the browser interface. The information is View Only. The Information screen for the selected mode will display. To access the Information screen: 1. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of the ...summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The majority of these features can be found under the Management menu in the left-hand pane of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point.
... the browser interface. The information is View Only. The Information screen for the selected mode will display. To access the Information screen: 1. Access Point Mode Client Mode Figure 3-1 3-1 v1.0, August 2006 Chapter 3 Management This chapter describes how to use the management features of the ...summarizes of the current WG602v3 configuration settings based on the main menu of operation: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The majority of these features can be found under the Management menu in the left-hand pane of your NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point.
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... Local WG602v3 wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. Firmware Version The version of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The default is licensed for which the wireless access point is NETGEAR. Region Displays the country or region for use. DHCP Client Enabled by the wireless port of those identified in Client Mode. 3-2 Management v1...
... Local WG602v3 wireless access point. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual This screen displays the following parameters: Table 3-1. Firmware Version The version of the device: AP, Bridge, Repeater or Client. The default is licensed for which the wireless access point is NETGEAR. Region Displays the country or region for use. DHCP Client Enabled by the wireless port of those identified in Client Mode. 3-2 Management v1...
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... this communication. 4-1 v1.0, August 2006 Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other Bridge Mode Wireless Station. In addition, if you check the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box, wireless clients will communicate only with a single bridge-mode wireless access point when you build large wireless networks. In this WG602. You must validate that the SSID...
... this communication. 4-1 v1.0, August 2006 Configuring Access Point Modes The NETGEAR WG602v3 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point lets you enter the MAC address (physical address) of the other Bridge Mode Wireless Station. In addition, if you check the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box, wireless clients will communicate only with a single bridge-mode wireless access point when you build large wireless networks. In this WG602. You must validate that the SSID...
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... be able to use AP2 to use AP2. Configure AP1 in Point-to-Point mode with AP1. 3. If you enabled wireless client association on both APs, a computer on LAN Segment 1. Use the same security and channel settings as AP1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. If the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not selected, only computers on Ethernet LAN...
... be able to use AP2 to use AP2. Configure AP1 in Point-to-Point mode with AP1. 3. If you enabled wireless client association on both APs, a computer on LAN Segment 1. Use the same security and channel settings as AP1. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 5. If the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox is not selected, only computers on Ethernet LAN...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging In this mode, the WG602 will communicate with up . Each wireless access point you enter will also be listed in the fields provided. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v3 using the addressing scheme you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will be serviced by entering the MAC address (physical...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Configuring Wireless Multi-Point Bridging In this mode, the WG602 will communicate with up . Each wireless access point you enter will also be listed in the fields provided. Open a web browser and log into the WG602v3 using the addressing scheme you check the Enable Wireless Client Association checkbox, wireless clients will be serviced by entering the MAC address (physical...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 2. Under Advanced on LAN Segment 2. The Wireless Bridging screen will appear in a multi-point configuration: 1. Check the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box to allow wireless clients access to enable multi-point bridging. 4. The following figure illustrates a multi-point... Point-to-Point Bridge Mode AP1 Multi-Point Bridge Mode Point-to save your changes. Select the Wireless Multi-Point Bridging radio button to this wireless access point. 6. AP2 AP3 Wireless PC Card in the Wireless Remote Access Point ...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 2. Under Advanced on LAN Segment 2. The Wireless Bridging screen will appear in a multi-point configuration: 1. Check the Enable Wireless Client Association radio box to allow wireless clients access to enable multi-point bridging. 4. The following figure illustrates a multi-point... Point-to-Point Bridge Mode AP1 Multi-Point Bridge Mode Point-to save your changes. Select the Wireless Multi-Point Bridging radio button to this wireless access point. 6. AP2 AP3 Wireless PC Card in the Wireless Remote Access Point ...
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...; Configure AP3 on LAN Segment 2. 2. Enable Wireless Client Association and add the MAC addresses of four WG602v3 APs configured in Point-to-Point mode to -Point Bridge mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Because it is configured in Multi-Point Bridging mode, and that the Wireless Cards table (MAC Address List) for all three wireless access points: • That the LAN network configuration of...
...; Configure AP3 on LAN Segment 2. 2. Enable Wireless Client Association and add the MAC addresses of four WG602v3 APs configured in Point-to-Point mode to -Point Bridge mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Because it is configured in Multi-Point Bridging mode, and that the Wireless Cards table (MAC Address List) for all three wireless access points: • That the LAN network configuration of...
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... Web browser, log in the network. Advanced Configuration 4-9 v1.0, August 2006 In this mode, the WG602v3 communicates on the main menu, click Wireless Bridging. However, no structure of login. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Client Mode Configuration In Client Mode, the WG602 will display. Once Client Mode is selected, you must reconfigure the device after reboot. Using your selected method of...
... Web browser, log in the network. Advanced Configuration 4-9 v1.0, August 2006 In this mode, the WG602v3 communicates on the main menu, click Wireless Bridging. However, no structure of login. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Client Mode Configuration In Client Mode, the WG602 will display. Once Client Mode is selected, you must reconfigure the device after reboot. Using your selected method of...
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...; The default IP Address and IP Subnet Mask will display with a banner noting that Client Mode has now been enabled as the Access Point Mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 3. Check the Client Mode radio box. • DHCP Client will be enabled. To modify the Client Mode Wireless Settings or to connect to a remote AP by displaying the MAC address of the connected...
...; The default IP Address and IP Subnet Mask will display with a banner noting that Client Mode has now been enabled as the Access Point Mode. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual 3. Check the Client Mode radio box. • DHCP Client will be enabled. To modify the Client Mode Wireless Settings or to connect to a remote AP by displaying the MAC address of the connected...
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...a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Identifies the type of the information will display. . The scenario below illustrates WG602v3 in AP mode on the other LAN, provides access to . The WG602v3, in Client Mode where multiple devices are ...access point or peer device. In order to connect to or that you can also click Information. Site Survey Fields Field ID SSID Security Mode Channel Signal Description Identifies a network that you are connected behind the wired Ethernet side (PC1 and Printer). NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
...a security measure, some wireless access points do not broadcast their SSID. Identifies the type of the information will display. . The scenario below illustrates WG602v3 in AP mode on the other LAN, provides access to . The WG602v3, in Client Mode where multiple devices are ...access point or peer device. In order to connect to or that you can also click Information. Site Survey Fields Field ID SSID Security Mode Channel Signal Description Identifies a network that you are connected behind the wired Ethernet side (PC1 and Printer). NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point...
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... Internet Router 192.168.0.1 PC1 Printer Figure 4-10 Server PC Printer Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. Advanced Configuration v1.0, August 2006 4-13 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Switch Infrastructure Mode WG602v3 in Client Mode WG602v3 in Client mode.) • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold. These settings should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier...
... Internet Router 192.168.0.1 PC1 Printer Figure 4-10 Server PC Printer Advanced Wireless Settings The default advanced wireless settings usually work well. Advanced Configuration v1.0, August 2006 4-13 NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Switch Infrastructure Mode WG602v3 in Client Mode WG602v3 in Client mode.) • RTS Threshold: Request to Send Threshold. These settings should use the CSMA/CD (Carrier...
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...8226; DTIM Interval: The DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) specifies the data beacon rate between 20ms and 1000ms) for fragmentation. To access the advanced wireless settings: 1. The default is 2346. • Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval specifies the interval time (between 1 and 255.... and click Apply to save your settings. 4-14 v1.0, August 2006 Advanced Configuration AP Mode Client Mode Figure 4-11 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Fragmentation Length: This is the maximum packet size used for each beacon transmission.
...8226; DTIM Interval: The DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) specifies the data beacon rate between 20ms and 1000ms) for fragmentation. To access the advanced wireless settings: 1. The default is 2346. • Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval specifies the interval time (between 1 and 255.... and click Apply to save your settings. 4-14 v1.0, August 2006 Advanced Configuration AP Mode Client Mode Figure 4-11 2. NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual • Fragmentation Length: This is the maximum packet size used for each beacon transmission.
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... WEP 2-14 802.11e standard 1-3, 4-13 A Access Point mode 4-1 Access Point Name default 2-5 Ad-Hoc 4-9 Advanced Settings AP Mode 4-14 Client Mode 4-14 AES 2-14 AP Mode Advanced Settings 4-14 Associated AP 4-12 Client Mode 3-2 attached devices SSID 3-2 Authentication Algorithms 1-3 Auto Uplink...Password 3-6 Channel/Frequency selection of 2-7 channels spacing 2-2 use of 2-2 Client Mode 4-1, 4-10 about 4-9 Advanced Settings 4-14 configuration of 4-9 example of 4-12 wireless settings 4-10 Client mode Associated AP 3-2 configuration erasing 3-5 conventions typography 2-vii Country/Region specifying ...
... WEP 2-14 802.11e standard 1-3, 4-13 A Access Point mode 4-1 Access Point Name default 2-5 Ad-Hoc 4-9 Advanced Settings AP Mode 4-14 Client Mode 4-14 AES 2-14 AP Mode Advanced Settings 4-14 Associated AP 4-12 Client Mode 3-2 attached devices SSID 3-2 Authentication Algorithms 1-3 Auto Uplink...Password 3-6 Channel/Frequency selection of 2-7 channels spacing 2-2 use of 2-2 Client Mode 4-1, 4-10 about 4-9 Advanced Settings 4-14 configuration of 4-9 example of 4-12 wireless settings 4-10 Client mode Associated AP 3-2 configuration erasing 3-5 conventions typography 2-vii Country/Region specifying ...
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NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Password default 2-4 password changing 3-6 Placement 2-1 placement guidelines 2-1 Point-to-Point Bridging about 4-1 Point-to-point bridging 4-1 point-to-point bridging configuring 4-2 example of 4-3 Preamble Type 4-14 R Range 2-1 range guidelines 2-1 Reboot 5-3 reboot 3-5 rebooting 3-4 Repeater with Wireless Client... Key WEP Authentication 2-13 Site Survey Fields 4-12 software upgrade 3-3 SSID 2-6, 3-2 attached devices 3-2 client mode, selection of 4-11 default name 2-6 SSID Broadcast 2-6 SSID, broadcast of turning off 2-12 Static ...
NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602v3 Reference Manual Password default 2-4 password changing 3-6 Placement 2-1 placement guidelines 2-1 Point-to-Point Bridging about 4-1 Point-to-point bridging 4-1 point-to-point bridging configuring 4-2 example of 4-3 Preamble Type 4-14 R Range 2-1 range guidelines 2-1 Reboot 5-3 reboot 3-5 rebooting 3-4 Repeater with Wireless Client... Key WEP Authentication 2-13 Site Survey Fields 4-12 software upgrade 3-3 SSID 2-6, 3-2 attached devices 3-2 client mode, selection of 4-11 default name 2-6 SSID Broadcast 2-6 SSID, broadcast of turning off 2-12 Static ...